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I built a deck!

Long time no see! Most of the time, I'm building things on computers, but occasionally I get distracted and make poor decisions with my time and build things in the physical world. This past summer I decided to rip our old rotting cedar deck and replace it with something a little more modern.

I rebuilt everything sta...

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CI with Linear, GitHub, and Xcode Cloud

Are you trying to figure out how to get your issue tracker, GitHub, and Xcode Cloud to all play together nicely? I've settled on a good flow for small teams or individuals like myself. This is one of those topics that largely depends on your specific needs, but I can provide a good starting point, which you can modify ...

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Understanding SwiftUI's alignmentGuide

Understanding SwiftUI's alignmentGuide modifier can be a little tricky. It might seem like objects are moving in the opposite direction of what you intend. This post should help clarify what's happening.
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A programmer's Moonlander review

Okay, okay, another ZSA Moonlander review, big whoop. Many posts and videos are out there discussing the pros and cons of the board, and you may be reading this alongside those as you contemplate a purchase (they're spendy boards). My review will differ from all the others because I'm focusing on something unique: me!
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OWC has lost my business

Other World Computing (OWC) has held a place in my Apple brain for a long time. They were where you went when you needed Apple-quality hardware that Apple itself didn't sell. Drives, memory, hubs, etc, could all be relied upon to work with your Mac. Hardware compatibility with a Mac may sound silly now, considering App...

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About Matt

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Well, hello there! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Matt Haliski, and I like building things on computers. I’ve been working in front of a keyboard for a long time, and I still wake up each day grateful I get to do it as my job.

I write about geeky topics to contribute to the community and share the interesting events in my life. You can read a bit more about me here.